Here is the book that everyone needs who is involved with the Thompson, even if your
specialty is not the gangster era. Because most of us are asked about this time period,
and most of us are not "experts", this book is perfect.

The book is written by TCN members William Helmer and Rick
Mattix. They have taken the gangster era from 1919-1940 and put it into a book that is
easy to read and more importantly easy to use as a quick reference guide. The book is
divided into three sections. The first section, is in the form of an alphabetical
biographical listing of all known hoods. The second section tells the story of the times
and organizations. The final section gives a chronological listing of all the activities
for quick reference. Then the bibliography and indexes provide all of the necessary
details for finding everything. This book is a must!!

This book
is offered in both hardback ($40 autographed contact RICK MATTIX, 701 JACKSON, BUSSEY,
IOWA 50044) or paperback for $18.00 from Facts On File News
212-967-9196.

Auto-Ordnance News!!!!! The Auto-Ordnance Company of West Hurley, New
York has been sold to a new company; Kahr Arms Company of Blauvelt, NY (914-353-7770).
There is no word as to what Kahr plans to do with the new acquisition.

Finally many of you have enjoyed the TALES OF THE GUNseries
which included an episode of the Thompson. This series is now the highest rated show ever
produced by Greystone Productions. There is still a six week waiting list for the Thompson
tape, whereas all of the other shows are in stock. Pretty damn GOOD.

Well now there is a follow on program called Gangster Guns. This new show is to air for
the first time April 11th. So set your VCRs, especially if you are going to Knob Creek
that weekend. This episode features the TCN members, the reenactores groups from Texas,
Keith White, Historians Rick Cartledge and Jim Ballou. So watch for it guys!!!!!